Another super handy video covering everything that anyone needs to know. Also so good that you customise everything based on each customers requirements. Side note congrats on the views on the previous Tech Talk vid, looking forward to the next one :D
I think anyone who fits a huge system to their caravan has got it the wrong way round. My preference and what I've used for the past year is to have the large 12V system installed in the vehicle - in my case I have a Troopcarrier with 2 x 200Ah Lithium, 360W solar and a 3000W inverter in the back. Then when I need power in the caravan, you simply plug the caravan power cord into the vehicle's inverter. I did this because no modification is required to our caravan, and the same system can be used for my camper trailer or if we just go away with swags. The Lithium batteries recharge quickly from a 50A DCDC charger whenever we go for a drive, in addition to 360W of solar on the roof. So I don't have to worry about rainy days or parking the caravan in shade. And the car is not a habitable space so excluded from new regulations requiring batteries to be vented externally. Typically we use the 240V power to boil the jug, run air fryer, hairdryer, sandwich maker, toaster and microwave when offgrid. We also run the Aircommand Cormorant air cond for bursts when we need to cool the caravan. I really don't understand why others haven't done this.
Thanks for sharing your setup feedback Phil. Although this would work is some situations, I guess it mainly comes down to weight & sizing really. Trying to find space in most vehicles to store 400-600Ah of batteries isn’t easy and it also chews into your GVM weight too. Also with our van system we have at least 800W of solar recharging at close to 40A p/hour plus then the vehicle recharging at 40A+ also meaning close to 80A p/hour recharge rate. Trying to recharge 400Ah from only 360W of solar isn’t ideal. We always recommend double the amount of solar wattage compared to battery amp hour. Also with the Regulations keep in mind if your vehicle has a fixed 240V mains power inlet to change the batteries then the new regulations would apply to your installation exactly the same as they would in a caravan. Thanks Riley
Riley, Thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes, plusses and minuses with any setup. The way I see it, is that by having my "powerbank" inside the vehicle, my batteries recharge at up to 50A from the DCDC charger in addition to the 360W of solar whenever we go for a drive without the caravan - which in our case is fairly often - 4wding, day trips etc. This is valuable energy which is not available if everything is installed in the caravan. Cheers
Do I understand correctly that if I refit agm batteries to my van as standard there is no need for a box however if I upgrade to lithium I would need a sealed box
Thanks for supporting the channel!✌🏻 If you are simply replacing the batteries that were existing with new batteries of the same chemical type & capacity then no changes need to be made. If changing battery types or making any changes to the power system, you would then need to comply with the new regulations. Thanks Riley
There are a number of different size power system packages that we can offer and they all vary in price. If you’re wanting a quote on a power system package, please contact us via email and we will be happy to help. Thanks Riley
Another EXCELLENT video. You guys rock
Thanks for the support legend!✌🏻
Another super handy video covering everything that anyone needs to know. Also so good that you customise everything based on each customers requirements. Side note congrats on the views on the previous Tech Talk vid, looking forward to the next one :D
Thanks for the feedback and support legends!
I think anyone who fits a huge system to their caravan has got it the wrong way round. My preference and what I've used for the past year is to have the large 12V system installed in the vehicle - in my case I have a Troopcarrier with 2 x 200Ah Lithium, 360W solar and a 3000W inverter in the back. Then when I need power in the caravan, you simply plug the caravan power cord into the vehicle's inverter. I did this because no modification is required to our caravan, and the same system can be used for my camper trailer or if we just go away with swags.
The Lithium batteries recharge quickly from a 50A DCDC charger whenever we go for a drive, in addition to 360W of solar on the roof. So I don't have to worry about rainy days or parking the caravan in shade. And the car is not a habitable space so excluded from new regulations requiring batteries to be vented externally. Typically we use the 240V power to boil the jug, run air fryer, hairdryer, sandwich maker, toaster and microwave when offgrid. We also run the Aircommand Cormorant air cond for bursts when we need to cool the caravan.
I really don't understand why others haven't done this.
Thanks for sharing your setup feedback Phil.
Although this would work is some situations, I guess it mainly comes down to weight & sizing really. Trying to find space in most vehicles to store 400-600Ah of batteries isn’t easy and it also chews into your GVM weight too.
Also with our van system we have at least 800W of solar recharging at close to 40A p/hour plus then the vehicle recharging at 40A+ also meaning close to 80A p/hour recharge rate. Trying to recharge 400Ah from only 360W of solar isn’t ideal. We always recommend double the amount of solar wattage compared to battery amp hour.
Also with the Regulations keep in mind if your vehicle has a fixed 240V mains power inlet to change the batteries then the new regulations would apply to your installation exactly the same as they would in a caravan.
Thanks Riley
Riley, Thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes, plusses and minuses with any setup. The way I see it, is that by having my "powerbank" inside the vehicle, my batteries recharge at up to 50A from the DCDC charger in addition to the 360W of solar whenever we go for a drive without the caravan - which in our case is fairly often - 4wding, day trips etc. This is valuable energy which is not available if everything is installed in the caravan. Cheers
Do I understand correctly that if I refit agm batteries to my van as standard there is no need for a box however if I upgrade to lithium I would need a sealed box
Thanks for supporting the channel!✌🏻
If you are simply replacing the batteries that were existing with new batteries of the same chemical type & capacity then no changes need to be made. If changing battery types or making any changes to the power system, you would then need to comply with the new regulations.
Thanks Riley
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Thanks for the support mate!👍🏻
Presuming that was a compliment?😉
I appreciate the video!
I recommend investing in a mic...it is hard to hear you and ups your professional level a lot.
Appreciate the feedback mate and will definitely take it on board!🙂
I guess a basic system would be in the vicinity of 5 figures?
Cost wise
There are a number of different size power system packages that we can offer and they all vary in price. If you’re wanting a quote on a power system package, please contact us via email and we will be happy to help.
Thanks Riley